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What Causes Sudden Fatigue And Breathlessness?
Question: Ive been waking up in the middle of the night feeling ehshauted and almost out of breath. im also falling a sleep during the day and waking up exshauted . I had a sleep study sixmonths ago and the results were normal. went to the er and blood work and thyroid came back normal as well. what could this be?
Brief Answer:
Unlikely to be due to any serious cause
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Sir
As you have mentioned in your previously that you have been extensively investigated which included Sleep study, Thyroid profile, 2 D echocardiography. this almost rules out any serious disorder as cause of your symptoms.
The reason for your symptoms could be possibly the following
1. Psychosomatic disorder: It is the mental state which usually results in symptoms which cannot be explained due to any organic cause
2. Stress and over indulgence in your symptoms : The more you are worried about your symptoms, more likely are that the symptoms worsen.
3. Chronic fatigue syndrome
First and foremost let me reassure you that things seem to be good , as there is no organic cause.
I would suggest you the following lifestyle modifications which will definitely benefit you in long run
1. Avoid consumption of caffeinated beverages / carbonated beverages
2. Completely refrain from smoking/alcohol
3. Its advisable to go to bed at fixed hour. Meditation before sleeping will be highly beneficial
4. Early morning brisk walking : Early morning brisk walking for 30 minutes releases Endorphins which gives a sense of good feeling
5. Consume plenty of oral fluids
6. Oral Multivitamin and Vitamin D supplements used empirically will be beneficial
7. Also kindly have evaluation by ENT Surgeon to rule out nasal /sinus causes
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance ,w ill be glad to assist you
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Shobha Deepak
Unlikely to be due to any serious cause
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Sir
As you have mentioned in your previously that you have been extensively investigated which included Sleep study, Thyroid profile, 2 D echocardiography. this almost rules out any serious disorder as cause of your symptoms.
The reason for your symptoms could be possibly the following
1. Psychosomatic disorder: It is the mental state which usually results in symptoms which cannot be explained due to any organic cause
2. Stress and over indulgence in your symptoms : The more you are worried about your symptoms, more likely are that the symptoms worsen.
3. Chronic fatigue syndrome
First and foremost let me reassure you that things seem to be good , as there is no organic cause.
I would suggest you the following lifestyle modifications which will definitely benefit you in long run
1. Avoid consumption of caffeinated beverages / carbonated beverages
2. Completely refrain from smoking/alcohol
3. Its advisable to go to bed at fixed hour. Meditation before sleeping will be highly beneficial
4. Early morning brisk walking : Early morning brisk walking for 30 minutes releases Endorphins which gives a sense of good feeling
5. Consume plenty of oral fluids
6. Oral Multivitamin and Vitamin D supplements used empirically will be beneficial
7. Also kindly have evaluation by ENT Surgeon to rule out nasal /sinus causes
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance ,w ill be glad to assist you
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Shobha Deepak
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